LINAMAR CORP (LNR.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:LNR - CA53278L1076 - Common Stock
87.21 CAD
-0.78 (-0.89%)
Taking everything into account, LNR scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LNR was compared to 5 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. LNR has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. LNR is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year LNR was profitable.
- LNR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- LNR had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years LNR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of LNR (2.20%) is worse than 60.00% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 4.01%, LNR is doing worse than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.02%, LNR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LNR is in line with the industry average of 6.17%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (6.55%) for LNR is below the current ROIC(7.02%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.2% | ||
| ROE | 4.01% | ||
| ROIC | 7.02% |
ROA(3y)4.18%
ROA(5y)4.38%
ROE(3y)7.69%
ROE(5y)7.72%
ROIC(3y)6.55%
ROIC(5y)6.26%
1.3 Margins
- With a Profit Margin value of 2.39%, LNR is not doing good in the industry: 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- LNR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- LNR has a Operating Margin of 9.09%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LNR outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- LNR's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of LNR (14.61%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- LNR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.39% | ||
| GM | 14.61% |
OM growth 3Y-0.8%
OM growth 5Y0%
PM growth 3Y-27.61%
PM growth 5Y-15.91%
GM growth 3Y-0.31%
GM growth 5Y-0.22%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LNR is destroying value.
- LNR has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, LNR has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, LNR has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.79 indicates that LNR is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of LNR (2.79) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of LNR is 2.22, which is a good value as it means it would take LNR, 2.22 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.22, LNR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.31 indicates that LNR is not too dependend on debt financing.
- LNR has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.31) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.79 |
ROIC/WACC0.91
WACC7.75%
2.3 Liquidity
- LNR has a Current Ratio of 1.84. This is a normal value and indicates that LNR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- LNR has a Current ratio (1.84) which is in line with its industry peers.
- LNR has a Quick Ratio of 1.11. This is a normal value and indicates that LNR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- LNR has a Quick ratio (1.11) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for LNR have decreased by -0.80% in the last year.
- Measured over the past 5 years, LNR shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.61% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, LNR shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.33% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, LNR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.37% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.8%
EPS 3Y14.51%
EPS 5Y6.61%
EPS Q2Q%6.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.33%
Revenue growth 3Y17.42%
Revenue growth 5Y7.37%
Sales Q2Q%-3.57%
3.2 Future
- LNR is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.60% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, LNR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.18% on average per year.
EPS Next Y3.45%
EPS Next 2Y8.27%
EPS Next 3Y12.6%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.17%
Revenue Next 2Y2.73%
Revenue Next 3Y3.18%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.81, which indicates a very decent valuation of LNR.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LNR is valued a bit cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.32. LNR is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- LNR is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.58.
- LNR's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- LNR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.30.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.58 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- LNR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LNR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 80.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.98 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as LNR's earnings are expected to grow with 12.60% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.55
PEG (5Y)1.33
EPS Next 2Y8.27%
EPS Next 3Y12.6%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.32%, LNR has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.57, LNR is paying slightly less dividend.
- LNR's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.86.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.32% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of LNR is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 15.99%!
- LNR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- LNR has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.99%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- 26.96% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LNR. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- LNR's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP26.96%
EPS Next 2Y8.27%
EPS Next 3Y12.6%
TSX:LNR (1/20/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
87.21
-0.78 (-0.89%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)11-12 2025-11-12/amc
Earnings (Next)03-03 2026-03-03/amc
Inst Owners20.98%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners35.8%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.22B
Revenue(TTM)10.09B
Net Income(TTM)241.47M
Analysts78
Price Target90.78 (4.09%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.32% |
Yearly Dividend1
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.99%
DP26.96%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.5%
Min EPS beat(2)1.02%
Max EPS beat(2)3.98%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)7.92%
Min EPS beat(4)1.02%
Max EPS beat(4)14.48%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)8.74%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)8.07%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)8.13%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.14%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.22%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.06%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.22%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.33%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.83%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.35%
PT rev (1m)5.74%
PT rev (3m)11.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.3%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.45%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.71%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.58 | ||
| P/S | 0.52 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.38 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.84 | ||
| P/B | 0.87 | ||
| P/tB | 1.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.98 |
EPS(TTM)9.9
EY11.35%
EPS(NY)11.51
Fwd EY13.2%
FCF(TTM)16.21
FCFY18.58%
OCF(TTM)22.69
OCFY26.02%
SpS168.74
BVpS100.66
TBVpS68.12
PEG (NY)2.55
PEG (5Y)1.33
Graham Number149.74
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.2% | ||
| ROE | 4.01% | ||
| ROCE | 11.17% | ||
| ROIC | 7.02% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.26% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.45% | ||
| OM | 9.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.39% | ||
| GM | 14.61% | ||
| FCFM | 9.6% |
ROA(3y)4.18%
ROA(5y)4.38%
ROE(3y)7.69%
ROE(5y)7.72%
ROIC(3y)6.55%
ROIC(5y)6.26%
ROICexc(3y)7.42%
ROICexc(5y)7.24%
ROICexgc(3y)10.64%
ROICexgc(5y)10.8%
ROCE(3y)10.42%
ROCE(5y)9.96%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.07%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.47%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.32%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.81%
OM growth 3Y-0.8%
OM growth 5Y0%
PM growth 3Y-27.61%
PM growth 5Y-15.91%
GM growth 3Y-0.31%
GM growth 5Y-0.22%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.92
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.22 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.22 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 61.96% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.84% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 87.95% | ||
| Profit Quality | 401.43% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.79 |
F-Score7
WACC7.75%
ROIC/WACC0.91
Cap/Depr(3y)116.63%
Cap/Depr(5y)94.15%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.26%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.54%
Profit Quality(3y)92.83%
Profit Quality(5y)168.68%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.8%
EPS 3Y14.51%
EPS 5Y6.61%
EPS Q2Q%6.81%
EPS Next Y3.45%
EPS Next 2Y8.27%
EPS Next 3Y12.6%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.33%
Revenue growth 3Y17.42%
Revenue growth 5Y7.37%
Sales Q2Q%-3.57%
Revenue Next Year-4.17%
Revenue Next 2Y2.73%
Revenue Next 3Y3.18%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-2.3%
EBIT growth 3Y16.48%
EBIT growth 5Y7.37%
EBIT Next Year67.62%
EBIT Next 3Y25.34%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y16114.2%
FCF growth 3Y1.81%
FCF growth 5Y2.55%
OCF growth 1Y83.83%
OCF growth 3Y11.33%
OCF growth 5Y1.44%
LINAMAR CORP / LNR.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for LNR stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to LNR.CA.
What is the valuation status for LNR stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to LINAMAR CORP (LNR.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for LINAMAR CORP?
LINAMAR CORP (LNR.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for LNR stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LINAMAR CORP (LNR.CA) is expected to grow by 3.45% in the next year.
Is the dividend of LINAMAR CORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of LINAMAR CORP (LNR.CA) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 26.96%.